Rav4(U)
1952000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-
self maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See ”Owner ’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or ”Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Section 7−2 for additional information.Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Section 7−2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Section 7−2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
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Rav4(U)
2362000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Instrument panel
19. ECU−IG 10 A: Electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, rear
window defogger, center differential
lock system, electric moon roof, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electric
cooling fan, anti−lock brake system,
cruise control system
20. TURN & GAUGE 10 A: Turn signal
lights, gauges and meters, back−up
lights, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning system, daytime running
light system
Passenger’s side kick panel
21. STOP 10 A: stoplights, high mounted
stoplight, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, anti−lock
brake system
22. TAIL 15 A: Gauges and meters, emer-
gency flashers, cigarette lighter, center
differential lock system, clock, rear win-
dow defogger, air conditioning system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, car audio system,
tail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, instrument panel light control,
side marker lights
23. OBD 10 A: On−board diagnosis system
24. SRS−B 10 A: SRS warning light25. HORN 10 A: Horn
26. DEFOG 20 A: Rear window defogger
27. AM1 10 A: ”CIG”, ”PWR OUTLET”,
”SRS−ACC”, ”WIPER”, ”ECU−IG” and
”TURN & GAUGE” fuses
28. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type B)
29. MAIN No.1 40 A: Starting system, ”H−
LP (RH)”, ”H−LP (LH)”, ”H−LP RH−H”,
”H−LP LH−H”, ”H−LP RH−L” and ”H−LP
LH−L” fuses
30. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
31. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
32. PWR 30 A: Power door lock system,
electric moon roof, power windows
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